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Weekend Rebels

Weekend Rebels

20237.11h 50m

Overview

Mirco von Juterczenka's novel "Wir Wochenendrebellen" is the story of a father and his ten-year-old son, who is Asperger's autistic. The boy has set his mind on finally finding his favourite football club. But his selection criteria are very specific and besides, he wants to experience all the clubs (no matter in which league they play) live in the stadium.

Directed by Marc Rothemund
Written by Richard Kropf, Mirco von Juterczenka, Jason von Juterczenka
Produced by Justyna Müsch, Max Wiedemann, Quirin Berg
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Top Cast

Florian David Fitz

Florian David Fitz

Mirco

Aylin Tezel

Aylin Tezel

Fatime

Cecilio Andresen

Cecilio Andresen

Jason

Joachim Król

Joachim Król

Grandfather Gerd

Petra-Maria Cammin

Petra-Maria Cammin

Grandmother Manuela

Leslie Malton

Leslie Malton

Mrs. Brinkhaus

Milena Dreißig

Milena Dreißig

Dr. Folke

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Nela Bartsch

Old Woman

Ilknur Boyraz

Ilknur Boyraz

Principal Bussart

Markus Hoffmann

Markus Hoffmann

Stewart

Themes & Keywords

autismfootball (soccer)

About Weekend Rebels

Weekend Rebels is a comedy, drama film released in 2023 exploring themes of autism, football (soccer). Directed by Marc Rothemund, it stars Florian David Fitz, Aylin Tezel, Cecilio Andresen. Mirco von Juterczenka's novel "Wir Wochenendrebellen" is the story of a father and his ten-year-old son, who is Asperger's autistic. The boy has set his mind on finally finding his favourite football club. But his selection criteria are very specific and besides, he wants to experience all the clubs (no matter in which league they play) live in the stadium.

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